LAMP

H1989.275

Glass based oil burning (kerosene) lamp. The base has been fitted with a heavy wire band which also supports a home made shield, made out of a piece of 'vacuum oil' tin, painted silver to reflect light.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1989.275
Accession Date: 15 May 1989

Material

Glass/Glass0 - Whole
Metal/Metal0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

width130mmLamp
height140mmLamp
height250mmHome made shield

 


 

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